Chapter 2 The King
Alexander Black pov
"You are to reach there in 10 minutes Sir,the Alpha is waiting"
Ben says and I don't pay heed to him. Counting the 899 th push up,I continue to reach my target of 1k for today. Exhaling long breaths,I ignore the line of sweat running down my thick brows ,to only make them sting in my eyes.
Ben stares at me,with head kept low.
Realising how much I hated it when someone intrudes in my training.
Once done with 1000,I get up breathing heavily . Opening my palms to my personal help,as he places the towel in my one hand and offers me a glass of my protein shake in another.
"Do I have to repeat my rules everytime now Ben? Don't disturb my training ever.Weren't my words clear?"
He gulps and looks down apologetically. The invitation card in his hand, trembling as he offers it to me.Giving back the towel to the man who stood behind me,I stared at words written in gold.
You are cordially invited for the coronation of the next Alpha of Siver moon pack ,Daniel Grayson on the 8 th of April ,8 pm onwards in the ceremony grounds of our Silver estate coordinated at 22"East 45"North.
Placing the invitation card back in Ben's hands,I run my hands through my wet hair and turn my back on him.
Siver moon pack,their audacity to send me invitation after the last notice I have sent them.Their Alpha pleaded to me in the last meeting,saying he didn't had funds to pay the loan and the bas*** is now spending thousands on a fuck*** coronation.
"Are we going? Sir?Alpha of silver moon asked us to reach today itself"
Ben asks and I hmm in response. I don't wish to go but sadly under the responsibility I have on my shoulders,I can't say no.The invitation says that the coronation is tomorrow,but their Alpha has called me one day before to discuss something.This better be about the compensation,or I have my ways to get back my money through other means.
"We leave in 15"
Ben nods and goes out to arrange everything,while I stare at myself in the mirror.
My jaw looked more defined and the light subtle gave me a serious look,just the way I liked. Splashing water on my face,I stare back at my dark orbs,which reflect back nothing but coldness.
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."My apologies Sir Alexander ,but please try to understand.100 k is a big amount and I promise we will return you sooner if not later. Daniel is coming to power tomorrow and he is a very diligent boy,he will pay you back very soon."
I stare at the old man ,while sipping the tea from the cup of bonechina.The hot liquid soothing my sore throat,that seemed to have caught some cold.
"It is a big amout indeed but didn't I lend it to you? You needed funds and I provided,now ,when I need them back,you backstep?"
"No Sir ! We wouldn't dare! I promise…I promise that the funds will reach your account tomorrow."
Nodding,I place the cup down on the table.
"They better Alpha,or the head you are going to coronate tomorrow,will be beheaded and thrown at your feet."
He gulped,his grey eyes loking here and there,lips drying and hands trembling.
"I promise Sir! I promise! You will get it tomorrow"
Getting up from the seat,I was going to leave when he stopped me.
"Atleast enjoy the feast Sir,stay till the coronation tomorrow"
My cold eyes met his grey ones for a second as I replied.
"My feast will be when I receive my funds back with the calculated interest. Enjoy the occasion."
With this said I left,with Ben following me. I didn't had time to stay for this useless feast where the bitc**s will throw themselves at me like I am a fresh meat.
I hated ,no scratch that ,I detested these parties.And especially girls like that.
The she wolves are all drunk , throwing themselves on others. The males no less,looking for someone to bang,some betraying their mate's behind their backs,others fuc*** with humans for one night stands.
Bloody pathetic
"Has the Alpha's Son found his mate? Or is he still playing around"
I needed to know if he was a responsible man,who deserved to be the Alpha or just an Alpha's spoilt brat. Silver moon pack was on verge of going in debt and I needed to know if this so called Daniel will pull it out or push it in further.
First and foremost comes stability and only if he has found his mate would he be considered stable.
"I am afraid Sir but Daniel Grayson is one hell of a messed up man"
Ben chuckles while saying this and I stare at him through the back mirror in the car.He gulps before sobering up and continuing. As I stare at the lush green tress zooming by.
"He had a fling with a human some 5 years back,he said he loved her but daddy Greyson never agreed to this.He left her after that and started sleeping around with girls, then 2 years back he found his mate,who was already cheating on him."
"He still gave her a chance to apologise and stay,but she rejected him saying she didn't loved him. After that he again came back to his playboy games and has some flicks right now,but nothing serious"
I nodded,it is understandable but I see no stability in future. It is going to be difficult for him.
Placing my head on the headrest,I close my eyes and try to relax after such a tiring day when his next question made me look back at him.
"Sir,as far as I have seen you ,you have always sailed in safe waters. Not even a fling,let alone a girlfriend? Don't you wish to have someone?"
I wanted to chuckle at his question. Wish? Well wish was a vicious circle of infinity that could never end,to begin again from where it starts.
"I am happy the way I am Ben,you first think about yourself.You think I don't know where you go every Saturday? Your mate won't like it when you find her"
"Oh come on Sir! I am not a saint like you! Plus one only gets to live once,I will make sure she understands."
"But still,I really wish to know what kind of a mate you desire for? She must be someone out there"
I got lost in thoughts for a second,a smile making its way on my lips imagining how my angel will look like? I will make sure to make her the strongest and most loved women in the entire world.
Give her every happiness in the world that she deserves
"Don't lie Sir,even you must be wishing for a beauty which would turn heads, don't you?"
I again smiled and he chuckled.Staring outside I continue imagining her.
"Beauty is not everything Ben ,she should first be a caring and loving person, shy and obedient to me and courageous for the world. Her voice should be sweet,face angelic and heart golden. An epitome of class and etiquettes,she must be from the Alpha bloodline"
Ben rubbed his head in awkwardness.
"Sir, don't you think we should organise a ball to find your chosen one"
I sighed and looked back at the laptop in my lap.
"No need for that Ben,destiny has it's own way.I may not even find her if I travel the entire world in search for her or may even meet her on this deserted road if destiny wishes so."
"I agree Sir,even if I wish to disagree,I can't refute your statement. Destiny surely has it's own plans"
Silence extended after that.Few minutes pass and I was done with half of my work when the car started giving jerks. And then it suddenly stopped in the middle of the jungle at night,Ben started the ignition again but the car didn't start.
"I am sorry Sir,but this looks like trouble"
Sighing I place down my laptop and ask him to open the car bonnet.
"But Sir,I'll see ! You sit!"
He opened the bonnet and tried to find the problem.While I look at my watch,it was half passed eleven,already way passed my sleeping time.
Leaving the car,I stand beside him.
Everything seemed fine to me,but considering that these modern cars are entirely etectronic,I was sure there must be an electronic defect and we need the electric operating system to detect it.
So troublesome
"Sir, the street looks deserted.If you allow ,I will run to the packs and get help"
Leaning against the car ,I enjoy the silence of the night. I was too stiff these days,I needed to relax a bit.
"No Ben ,you go. I will manage on my own.Just make sure you take the car by tomorrow morning"
"But Sir,it's not safe! These are rogue lands! You may come across rogues"
But I was not listening to him, taking my jacket from the cars back seat.I closed my eyes to hear the sound of tides hitting the shore. It's been so long since I last went to a beach.
"I will manage Ben. Do we by any chance have a drink with us?'
And he chuckled to open the mini fridge in the car , taking out a can of beer,he offers one to me and takes the another.
"You know me well Sir,I rarely travel without my fuel"
I nod at him and open the can.He always have drinks with him, not exactly addicted but definitely fond of a drink or two a day.I nod at him ,and we both went out own way.
The silence of the forest may sound scary to some,but for me it has always been calming. I take a sip from the can and make my way towards the sound of tides.The humidity in the air was telling me there was a long beach a few kilometres from here and I was going there.
Few minutes into the forest and I am welcomed with a beautiful view.
A high Mountain cliff, a full moon night, beach sand under my feet and a can of beer in my hands.
Just perfect.
Removing my formal shoes,I feel the sand under my feet and I sit down to stare at the beautiful view. The winds running past me,soothed my chaotic mind of all the pack thoughts and responsibilities.
Sitting here ,I was no longer the king of all werewolves,but just like a mere human enjoying his date with mother nature.
Nearly half an hour later I was now ready to get back to my pack house.Picking up my jacket I was going to get up when I saw a silhouette of a person on the top of the cliff.
These stupid kids.
Thinking that jumping from such dangerous cliffs is fun.
My eyes still stayed there and then I saw the person falling down into the depths of the ocean. Hands stretched ,like this is some sick sort of entertainment for them.
I heard an echoing male voice ,following.
The desperation in the person's voice told me this was not children playing games,instead something more grave.
A rejection and maybe suicide perhaps.
My fists clenched at the thought and my anger surged.This is the very reason I hate this stupid matebond thing sometimes.Just because a bas*** rejects you doesn't mean that you go and kill yourself.Life is above everything but people don't value it.
I continue to stare at the top of the cliff, wondering if the male will follow,but that ass*** stands there like a frightened kid,seeing the girl die.
Bloody cowards.
I close my eyes to feel the aura of the women that dived and surprisingly it was calm.There was no negative energy in the ocean once she entered and not even a single trace of worry.
Maybe she knows how to swim, nothing I should be bothered about.
Turning my back on the ocean, picking up the empty beer can and my jacket I was going to leave towards my royal estate when a strong gust of wind hits me from behind,nearly making my steps to falter in the sand.
I stopped.
My heart started beating faster ,the gust of wind carried a very strong scent along with it this time. I closed my eyes and the scent made me hold my breath for a second. Peach blossoms and Rose, something I have always liked but never felt or smelt so strongly before.
I gulped as slowly the realisation came upon me.Turning around to stare at the place where she jumped,a serenity of waves have covered her bubbling struggles.
And then when I was still debating on who she was and what was happening to me.
The next gust carried along the smell of blood and my feet started moving on their own.
Not bothering to remove my shirt,I dive in without another thought.
The tides were very strong today,blame it on the full moon. My thrusts were getting distrupted by the waves but I continue,moving my hands and legs faster to reach the source of blood in the ocean.
As soon I reached closer,I saw a cloud of blood surrounding the person. Her hair surrounding her head like a halo and her hands pressing to hold her thigh tightly.
Realisation came in and I knew now what has happened.
Why her energy was calm earlier and now so panicked.Her thigh had a cramp and she couldn't swim with it.
Sh**
Without another thought,I fastened my pace and as soon as I reach at a foots distance from her,her pale face came in my view and I forgot to breathe for a second.
She looked like an angel on earth.
Cursing myself for getting distracted
I saw her eyes closed ,with creases on her forehead. She was in pain.Going to her from below,I held her thigh in my grip and placed her right leg on my shoulder.
My other hand on her waist as I pushed our bodies higher.
Lost in saving her,I didn't realise when her brown orbs opened to stare at me ,pushing her higher. I saw her hands circling around my neck for support and I didn't mind because it made it easier to push us up further.
Coming to the surface,I take in a huge gulp of air .My concerned eyes falling on her to see if she was fine.Her face looked pale and I could see a huge gash on her forehead,but she was still breathing.
Her thigh was still in my grip as I continued to put pressure on it.She didn't seemed to mind much because she held onto my neck for her dear life.
I took the time to stare at her under the moonlight.
And I must say I was intrigued. I have never seen someone like her before.Her hair were dark as night and skin in complete contrast to it.With features perfectly defined she did look beautiful,but the aura of darkness around her angelic face didn't seem to fit in good.
The piercing under her nose,ears and so many other places didn't settle well with me and that's when my eyes fell on the tattoos that covered her like second skin.
From her neck to her arms,her beautiful skin was painted by it and I have to say that I didn't liked this badass and feral look to her.
Lost in admiring her,I only got back to reality when her brown eyes opened and she stared at me.
Veils
That's the only thing I would say about them,because they were nothing but pools of darkness veiling all her emotion.Let alone pain or helplessness,I couldn't even find humanity in them for a second.
"I am fine now"
She whispers and I wanted to laugh at this. Fine? Yaa just like she was few minutes ago,fine to kill herself for some stupid bas****.She removed her arms from around my neck ,but I still refused to loosen my grip on her thigh.
As her hands retreated,I felt something to be missing. Something that was new and addicting at the same time.I looked back at her eyes and my mind froze the very second.
She was the one.
The thing which I felt were sparks ,and the eyes that stare at me in coldness were that of my destined mate.Confused and surprised my grip on her thigh loosened and she moved back from me.
I was yet to believe this,she? Of all out there? She has to be my mate?
Opposite of angelic,epitome of coldness, badass and arrogant with these tattoes and piercings, she was no way what I had wanted.
"Fu**!"
And she even curses! I look back at her to see her again grabbing her thigh,her body struggling for support in the deep waters.Unable to swim. Coiling my arm around her thin waist,I tried to give her support when she instead roared back at me like I am trying to molest her.
"I said I am fine dammit! Leave!"
Her voice had not even a single trace of sweetness. Rude and bit**",she could turn a happy man's mood sour within seconds.Her body struggled to get out of my grip and I instead tighten my grip .
Stubborn as fu**
She was one hell of a messed up chick
"You need my help.Now shut up!"
I roared in my Alpha voice and for a second I saw her sober down.But only for a second.Her struggles again began but I didn't pay heed to it.
Pulling her along with me,I was taking us to the shallow waters.
As soon as her feet touched the sand under water,she nearly pushed me back to maintain as much distance between us as possible.
Okay,her etiquettes were also almost non existing
Coughing out water she crouched in a corner ,spitting out in the mud .While I stared at her back ,with my hands running on my now wet hair.
The clothes she wore didn't surprised me ,combat boots ,black Jean ,black top.They suited her personality perfectly.
Moon goddess was mocking me right now. She must be having a good laugh,I assure you.
They say you get what you manifest,but no way in hell did I manifested a girl like her.
She turns around to look at me,blood flowing from the cut on her forehead but she didn't seemed much bothered.Managing to reach me on her shaking steps,she pulls my collar to my surprise and roars at me like a hungry lioness.
"Who the fu** are you?"
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